• Award highlights the successful localisation of a globally leading talent solutions business

Lonson/Shanghai, April 6, 2011: The China operation of StepStone Solutions, a global leader in talent management solutions, has been named "Best Talent Management Software Provider in Greater China" by HRoot, the leading management media company in Human Resources in China.

Approaching its 6^th year, the awards are recognised as a key indicator of the leading providers in different HR service categories in China. StepStone Solutions China was named this year as "Best Talent Management Software Provider in Greater China 2010-2011" for its track record in providing local language talent management solutions, excellent implementation support, and seamless, Internet-based access for HR and employee users from anywhere in the country. The award category is a new entry in 2011, reflecting the evolution in HR management in the emerging China market. StepStone Solutions is the first winner in the category.

Since commencing in business in March 2009, StepStone Solutions China has developed a highly localised operation for the region that provides direct project implementation for Talent Acquisition and Talent Management across Beijing, Shanghai, Fujian, Shenzhen and Sichuan. Successful localisation in China of StepStone Solutions' powerful global technology is also demonstrated by the wide spectrum of customer categories supported, ranging from government agencies and local companies to multinational and medium-sized enterprises.

"This is another milestone indicating that our business has been successfully localised for China, and that we are a customer-centric and trustworthy partner for China organizations. We fought very hard to overcome challenges in the past two years, and the gradual growth in customer satisfaction that we have seen is confirmed by the award we have proudly received from HRoot." Said Erik Schmit, APAC Managing Director of StepStone Solutions.

"Since its establishment in China in 2009, I've witnessed the continuous growth of StepStone Solutions. They're now very well recognised among the China HR community, and have become top of mind when people think of Talent Management Solutions," Said Mr. Anson Tang, Managing Director and co-founder of HRoot.

To be eligible for the award, companies should have a staff size of 50 or above, have been continuously operating in China for over 24 months, and sustaining consistent revenue and profit growth. Nominated companies are assessed on business qualities including financial integrity, profitability, product innovation, capability in service delivery, customer size, geographical coverage, and local market presence. The judging panel was made up of HRoot and other local HR accrediting bodies. There are altogether 16 award categories this year, including: Best HR Consulting Company, Best HR Outsourcing Company and Best HRMS Provider etc.

"I'm delighted to see our China operation winning another well-deserved award," added StepStone Solutions CEO, Matthew Parker. "Our growth in China has been very rapid, as progressive organisations in the region recognise the critical value of finding and developing the best talent."

Previous awards won by StepStone Solutions China include the "2010 HR Solutions for Expo Pioneer" by TopHR, and being regarded as the "Fastest-growing" Solutions Provider on the "HR Industry Brand Top 100" whitepaper released by HRoot in 2010 May.